Private foundation · EIN 45-6814949 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Joseph a and Nina G Camerata Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $350K total, median $88K. 75% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$350K
Median grant
$88K
Stays in NY
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Roswell Park Alliance Foundation Ekn & Carlton StsBuffalo, NYGeneral charitable purposes$105K
Epilepsy Association of Western New York IncBuffalo, NYGeneral charitable purposes$88K
Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Director Trust & Estate AdminChicago, ILGeneral charitable purposes$88K
State University of New YorkBuffalo, NYGeneral charitable purposes$70K

By state: New York 3 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

The Joseph a and Nina G Camerata Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Hsbc Bank USA Na Trustee, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Joseph a and Nina G Camerata Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Joseph a and Nina G Camerata Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $350K across 4 grants, a median of $88K.

Where does The Joseph a and Nina G Camerata Charitable Trust give?

New York (3 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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